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The Ultimate Guide to Hiring A Professional Pet Photographer | Sydney Pet Photographer

Looking to hire a pet photographer but don't know where to start? Trying to figure out if your pet can actually sit still long enough for a professional photo shoot?

You're in the right place.

I've packed this post with some amazingly useful information for someone in your position. If you've just started looking into hiring a pet photographer or you've only recently discovered that there are photographers specifically for pets then this is the resource for you.

I've compiled several of my most informative posts together to help you go from 'no idea pet photography existed' to 'excited about the fact that your pet can actually be photographed'.

My goal is to help you feel empowered when deciding on the photographer for you.

So let's dive right in...

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StudioSamantha
How To Prepare Your Dog For Their Pet Photography Session | Sydney Pet Photographer

The big day has finally arrived. You're excited, you're pumped, you're a bit nervous...

But you have everything planned. You've got the shoes, the dress, the veil...

Whoops... hang on. 

That's your wedding day. We're talking about your pet photography session today.

This is the day where you get to have fun with your pet for an afternoon. And I can pretty much guarantee that you'll be on the ground with them at some point during your session. So you probably shouldn't be wearing a white dress for that :)

But... you do need to do a few things beforehand to help prepare your dog for their photography session. 
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Clients, Tips, StudioSamantha
The Beginning of Pawtastic Photography: How It Started | Sydney Pet Photographer

When I was younger I used to spend hours drawing. I would see something: a landscape, an object, my pets and I would itch to pull out my sketchpad to try and draw it.

I loved being able to create a piece of art that I could then hang on my wall and look at afterward. It filled me with a sense of pride to be able to display my artwork in my bedroom. Granted my gallery consisted of ripped out pieces of sketching paper stuck to the wall with blue tac... but I loved it.

Read more about the beginning of Pawtastic Photography...

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StudioSamantha
Don't Think Your Pet Can Sit Still For A Photo Shoot? 4 Things You Should Know Before You Book

Worried that your dog will never sit still long enough to have professional pet photos taken? I get it. This is a top client concern.

Every time you go to take a photo of your dog or cat, they move, don't they? One second they are looking their utmost cutest, their little eyes brimming with love and adorableness so you reach for you camera. You raise it up high, tap the phone to focus and just as you hover your finger over the shutter.... BAM! They move!

Suddenly that extremely cute pose you wanted to remember forever has been replaced with the back of their head as they turn away from you. Or, even worse, their butt as they move away from you!

It never fails - every time you go to take a cute photo they move. It's like they instinctively know that that's what you're trying to do and they are determined to thwart you at every turn.

Sound familiar?

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7 Questions To Ask Your Pet Photographer Before You Hire Them

For the majority of my clients, when they come to me for pet photography, it’s the first time they have had professional photos taken of their pet. 
 
They aren't sure what to expect or how the whole process works. They have many questions but often aren't sure what to ask and what they need to be on the lookout for.
 
Because of this I've decided to compile a list of the Top 7 Questions You Should Ask Your Pet Photographer Before You Hire Them. These questions should give you a basic understanding of some things to look out for and know before you hire your photographer.

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Studio, ClientsSamantha
Picking The Right Photographer - for the right job

Newborn photographers are some special kind of ninja baby whisperer's.
 
They seem to know just what to do to soothe the baby while still getting those awww inducing photos. They know how to handle your baby with the utmost tenderness and skill and are definitely the niche photographer I would suggest if you've just had a baby and want professional photos.
 
You may be wondering why I'm talking about newborns and babies on a pet photography blog... Well... click the link to read more

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StudioSamantha
3 Reasons To Hire A Professional Pet Photographer

Perhaps you've been thinking about getting professional pet photos for awhile. Or perhaps, you've never even heard of professional pet photography and didn't realise it was a 'thing'.

Wherever you are in your pet photography journey, I encourage you to give this a read. This is just 3 reasons why you may decide you want to invest in professional pet photography. These are the most common reasons I hear about why my clients have decided to invest in their session and I wanted to share them with you, incase you hadn't thought about it yet. Especially number two. 

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What Is A Professional Pet Photographer? | Sydney Pet Photographer

When I meet new people and I introduce myself as a pet photographer, I'm often met with a variety of reactions. One of which is a questioning look. A quizzical tilting of the head and a raised eyebrow as they try to think of a way to politely ask the next question they want answered, which is: what's a pet photographer?

So I've decided to address this one straight up and let you all know what a pet photographer is, and how we help you.

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